Tignes Le Lac
Set next to the beautiful Tignes lake with lots of slope side accommodation available
Tignes Le Lac sits just next to the beautiful big Tignes lake. It's made up of an array of high rise apartment blocks and hotels with a few traditional chalets dotted around.
One of the best things about Le Lac is its fantastic proximity to the ski slopes. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés that will welcome you in from the winter cold for lunch, dinner or just a bit of après-ski fun.
Although it is not the most picturesque of resorts the excellent slope side location of Tignes Le Lac makes it a popular place to stay and you can choose from a number of apartments, hotels or a few catered chalets to stay in.
Tignes Le Lac is a bustling part of the Tignes resort and you are sure to enjoy a winter or summer holiday when staying here.
History & Culture in Tignes
Le Lac is the oldest of the Tignes villages, it was where Tignes was relocated after the original village was purposefully flooded for the dam. It is divided into two main areas, one on the Rue de la Poste and the other on Le Lac Rosset that remains one of the main hubs of the Tignes resort, along with Tignes Val Claret.
Sights & Attractions in Tignes
Tignespace and Le Lagon offer a multitude of different sports and swimming once you're in resort and on the way up to resort you can't fail to miss the impressive Tignes dam, which has featured on TV shows like "Les Revenants".
Dining in Tignes
You can enjoy some lovely traditional Savoyard restaurants or choose from the more modern restaurants in Tignes Le Lac.
Restaurants in Tignes
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Le Butcher Restaurant
Located in Val d’Isere
Le Butcher is La Folie Douce's outdoor barbeque. It is the ideal place for people in a hurry or on a budget.
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L'Arti Restaurant
Located in Tignes
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
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L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant
Located in Tignes
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
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Les 3 Caves Restaurant
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère opened a new kind of restaurant: Les 3 Caves. A unique experience with exceptional products worked with flavour and refinement.
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Lo Soli Restaurant
Located in Tignes
This restaurant situated on the massif de l'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes Les Boisses is open for lunch.
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La Fruitière Restaurant, Val d'Isère - Bellevarde
Located in Val d’Isere
Located at the top of the Daille bubble, within the celebrated La Folie Douce après-ski and gourmet hotspot, La Fruitière serves delicious modern dishes based on traditional flavours.
Things to do in Tignes
In winter with quick and easy access to the whole Espace Killy ski area and an abundance of ski-in, ski-out accommodation options you can be out the door and skiing in just a few short minutes. Le Lac is an extremely popular resort for this reason, but it also has plenty else to offer for those who do not fancy venturing out onto the slopes. The beautiful and picturesque lake freezes over in the winter and you can meander across it and enjoy the wonderful snowy mountain scenery (although check it is safe before setting off!), and there are lots of alternative winter activities to do.
In the summer the mountains turn from white to green and with plenty of sunshine, there is a whole host of summer activities that are perfect for groups, families and individuals. Tignes Le Lac has great access to the ski lifts and in the summer you can whizz up the mountain and enjoy a range of walking and hiking routes or the mountain biking trails that Tignes is famous for in the summertime. You can also hop on the free bus service and be at the Grande Motte in Tignes Val Claret for some summer skiing on the glacier in just a few short minutes.
Things To Do in Tignes
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Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
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Chemin des Berger Quad & Buggy Tour, Bourg St Maurice
Located in Tignes
Explore the mountain paths and take advantage of the wonderful backdrop on one of these 4x4 vehicles.
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Whitewater Rafting
Located in Tignes
Rafting is the most accessible water sports activity on offer. Whether you are looking for an amateur sport, a nature experience or simply a first taste of what a river can offer, you will love this activity!
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Tignespace -Sport & Conference Centre
The Tignespace sports centre is a huge complex with an indoor climbing wall, tennis courts, an athletics zone, a weights room and even space for indoor pole vaulting.
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Horse Riding
Horse ride through the mountains with the Tignes Horse Riding Centre or go on a leisurely pony ride through the mountains.
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Bungee Trampoline
This is great fun for kids and young adults (up to 80kg). Safely strapped into a harness you can jump high on the trampoline and even learn some tricks.
Nightlife in Tignes
For a pre-dinner apéritif you can head to a number of bars for a warming glass of wine.
Bars & Clubs in Tignes
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La Folie Douce
Located in Val d’Isere
This celebrated après-ski haunt is situated at the top of the Daille cable car. Known around the world for its top-notch entertainment and wild parties, La Folie Douce is the place to party on the piste in Tignes.
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Le Whitney Bar, Tignes Val Claret
Located in Tignes
Le Whitney Bar can be found inside the Les Suites du Nevada hotel and it is the perfect spot.
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Couloir Bar and Restaurant, Tignes Val Claret
Located in Tignes
Situated in the main square of Val Claret, only two minutes from the Tufs chairlift, this restaurant serves an international menu and offers live music for après-ski.
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Bar Hors Piste, Tignes Val Claret
Located in Tignes
Relax after a day on the slopes in the comfortable surroundings of the Bar Hors Piste in the 4* Hotel Le Ski d'Or.
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Loop Bar and Restaurant
Located in Tignes
Loop bar is right at the bottom of the Trolles & Rosset pistes in Tignes Le Lac, in a perfect spot to drop in for an après drink, snack or a bit of darts, pool or live sport.
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Le Brasero Bar
Located in Tignes
Le Brasero is a lively bar and restaurant ideally located in Le Lavachet, Tignes at the foot of the piste des Digues and next to bus stop number 4.
Chalets in Tignes
There is a good selection of chalets to choose from in Le Lac from tour operator to privately run.
Chalets in Tignes
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Armoise Chalet
Located in Tignes
Spacious 14-bed catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to the slopes near Tignes Val Claret.
Price: £7,999
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Triglav Chalet
Located in Tignes
Catered chalet with hot tub, fireplace and lovely views, just moments from the slopes in Tignes Le Lac.
Price: £4,899
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Artayma Chalet
Located in Tignes
Luxury chalet with spa and piste views, just a short walk from the lifts.
Price: £11,999
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Fraidieu Chalet
Located in Tignes
Catered chalet with hot tub and easy access to lifts in snow-sure Tignes Le Lac.
Price: £5,599
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Sundance Chalet, Tignes - Les Brevieres
Located in Tignes
A recently refurbished chalet set in a fantastic location with stunning mountain views, just 125 metres to the lift and 300 metres to the resort centre.
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Giorgio Chalet
Located in Tignes
This chalet is part of a new build of stylish chalet-apartments. Located in a prime spot in Tignes Le Lac, the chalet is just 140m from the pistes and offers ski-to-door access for the more competent skiers.
Holidays Rentals in Tignes
There are literally hundreds of apartments to choose from in Tignes, sleeping groups both large and small.
Holiday Rentals in Tignes
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Ornate Apartment, Tignes - Le Lac
Located in Tignes
Located just a few steps from the slopes and shops, Ornate is the perfect place for an unforgettable stay in Tignes.
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Residence Le Hameau Du Borsat With Cabin 4 Person Apartment, Tignes
Located in Tignes
Holiday rentals in Tignes
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Denali Hotel Residence n°32 Apartment
Located in Tignes
Denali hotel residence, located in the heart of the resort, welcomes you to Tignes. The ideal location for those looking for the best of Tignes Le Lac!
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Residence Almes 1 No1 Apartment
Located in Tignes
This apartment is situated in a great location in a stylish modern residence just 50 metres from the lift and it is possible to ski back to the door in winter.
Price: €1,050
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Les Suites du Val Claret No2 Apartment
Located in Tignes
The lovely homely apartment is situated in just 200 metres from the funicular that leaders up to the glacier. It is also conveniently within a central residence, close to all local amenities and above a ski shop.
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Le Borsat IV One-Bedroom (6p) 33m² Apartment
Located in Tignes
Welcome to the residence Le Borsat IV**! It is strongly inspired by mountain architecture and its studios and apartments are cozy cocoons where you can relax... A little too vague for you? Here is an overview of what your Tignes apartment has to offer.
Hotels in Tignes
There is a lot of choice in the centre of Tignes for hotels, more so than any of the smaller surrounding villages.
Hotels in Tignes
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Denali Residence
Located in Tignes
This residence is ideally located near the ski lifts, shops and restaurants in Tignes Le Lac resort.
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Les Suites du Val Claret Residence
Located in Tignes
This residence is situated in a great location just 200 metres from the lifts and the funicular that leads up to the Glacier. It is also conveniently located above a ski shop and just a short walk from all Val Clarets bars and restaurants.
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Almes 1 Residence
Located in Tignes
This newly built residence is situated in a great location, just 50 metres from the lift. It is possible to ski back to the door in winter and it is also just a short walk from all local amenities within the resort.
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Le Refuge Hotel
Located in the centre of Tignes Le Lac, this hotel faces the Grande Motte glacier and the lake, making it ideal for both summer and winter holidays.
Price: €1,057
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Inter-Apartment Residence
Located in Tignes
All the apartments in the Residence Maeva Inter-Residences have been refurbished, which is less than 200 m from the lively centre of Tignes-Val Claret. This residence with a private swimming pool consists of a single building.
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Almes 2 Residence
Located in Tignes
This residence is ideally located just 200 metres from the ski lifts and a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in resort.